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61 minutes ago Scenes of joy as Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire deal announcement – video

Dozens celebrated across the Gaza strip as it was announced that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war. The deal reportedly includes the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, and allowing hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to their homes. Israel’s government is expected to vote on the deal tomorrowIsrael-Gaza war liveIsrael’s cabinet reportedly preparing to meet to ratify Gaza ceasefire deal Continue reading...

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43 minutes ago The Guardian view on a ceasefire in Gaza: far too late, but desperately needed | Editorial

As officials report that a deal has been agreed, a precarious pause in hostilities and the release of hostages could only be welcomedHope has rarely felt so fragile, or so inadequate. A moment long sought and prayed for will nonetheless be met with fear and apprehension as well as joy by Palestinians in the wasteland that is Gaza and among the traumatised families of Israeli hostages.After more than 15 months of war, which has left tens of thousands dead and almost 2 million struggling to survive, US officials and others reported that a ceasefire and hostage-release deal has been reached. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said there were still “unresolved clauses”, though his cabinet was expected to vote on it on Thursday morning. They should back it. The broad outlines of this agreement have long been clear. The cost of the delay is unbearable. Since it was first mooted, thousands more Palestinians and an unknown number of Israeli hostages taken in the Hamas...

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95 minutes ago ‘Homecoming’ show for artist Frank Auerbach to be held at Berlin gallery

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94 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire LIVE: Deal reached between Israel and Hamas, say mediators, as Trump says hostages will be released

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87 minutes ago Israel and Hamas 'agree on ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal', mediators claim: Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out on final details

This means pausing a 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

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43 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire LIVE: Deal to pause war and release hostages agreed and will take effect on Sunday

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38 hours ago Multiracial boom in 2020 census was mostly an illusion, researchers say

When 2020 census results were released more than three years ago, they showed a 276% boom in the number of people classified as multiracial in the United States since 2010

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2 hours ago Hollyoaks' Jorgie Porter eyeing soap return one month after giving birth

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2 hours ago Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal, mediators announce

This means pausing a 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

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26 hours ago Teacher married to adult star fires back at critics after bringing husband into school

After kindergarten teacher Katy took her new love into work to meet the kids, some questioned whether it was appropriate that a porn star was high-fiving children

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2 hours ago Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas, officials tell media, as Trump says hostages will be released

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10 hours ago Severance cast surprises fans by recreating Lumon offices live in Grand Central Station

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1 hour ago Israel and Hamas 'ceasefire deal agreed' as Gaza war to be paused for hostage release

Reports suggest a ceasefire deal has now been agreed between the two sides

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14 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Bridget Phillipson dodges question on impact of private school tax raid

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2 hours ago Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say

Mediatoris announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies

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2 hours ago Diablo 4 Season 7 release date and every new feature coming in the Season of Witchcraft

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19 hours ago Parents may be ‘fuelling obesity’ by encouraging one eating habit in children

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10 hours ago The Traitors US season 3 UK release date confirmed as BBC shares details

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2 hours ago Suspect in US gun murder signed for basketball team in Scotland weeks after shooting

Malik Dunbar signed for East Kilbride based Caledonia Gladiators at the beginning of December just two months after he was named as a suspect in a shooting.

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3 hours ago Bonnie Blue issues blunt 'regret' statement after sleeping with 100s of students

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19 hours ago Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

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13 hours ago Shona Robison suggests Scottish child payment may have reached peak to incentivise work

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3 hours ago Director Audrey Diwan: ‘I understand why remaking Emmanuelle is dangerous... but let them shout, I don’t care’

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23 hours ago Adopted Black children to testify against white parents accused of treating them as ‘slaves’, trial told

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21 hours ago Jellycat fever strikes Britain! Our ultimate guide to the £20 soft toys you can buy and flip for more than £2,500

Jellycat is no longer just a brand of soft toy your child likes to snuggle but a shrewd investment that can sell for thousands of pounds.

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The late politician's widow released a rare public statement claiming critics of her husband Alex were causing distress for herself and her family.

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24 hours ago Patrick Mahomes watched the playoffs while awaiting his child's birth. Now, he's ready to play

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spent Sunday watching some wild-card playoff games while waiting for his wife, Brittany, to give birth to their third child

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26 hours ago Arsenal confident of Zubimendi deal in summer and confirm Jesus ACL injury

Talks for €60m Real Sociedad midfielder have progressedArteta wants new striker with Jesus set for surgeryArsenal are confident of agreeing a deal to sign Martín Zubimendi in the summer and will step up attempts to bring in a striker this month after confirming Gabriel Jesus has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury that will rule him out until next season.Talks over Zubimendi, who turned down a move to Liverpool last year and opted to remain at Real Sociedad, are understood to have progressed in recent days, with the Spain midfielder thought to be keen to join. The 25-year-old, part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2024, has a €60m (£51m) release clause that will have to be met. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago TikTok could be banned in the US this week. Here's what you need to know

The US Supreme Court is on the verge of banning TikTok. If Chinese parent company ByteDance can’t find a buyer, the app will shut down

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5 hours ago Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering

Officials now say they are closer than ever to reaching an agreement to pause the Israel-Hamas war and release hostages held in the Gaza Strip

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28 hours ago M&S introduces new food item to help Britons improve their brain health

The UK supermarket released details of the new product in a new ITV documentary, Inside M&S at New Year.

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26 hours ago Arsenal release Gabriel Jesus injury statement as Gunners' worst fears confirmed

The Brazilian forward had to be taken off on a srether in the FA Cup third round defeat to Manchester United, and is now set for extended spell on the sidelines

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7 hours ago They put me in the same room as new mothers... I was bleeding so heavily I had to wear a nappy. They gave me no support: Love Island's Sharon Gaffka opens up on the horror of her miscarriage

Whenever Sharon Gaffka sees a mother pushing her baby in a pram or a toddler playing in the park, she starts to think of her own child - who would be celebrating their third birthday this summer.

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5 hours ago Best naughty and nice gifts for him and her: Adult presents for couples and singletons

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30 hours ago Ofsted to meet parents of Send children to understand why they are not in school

It comes as proposed legislation is seeking to remove the automatic right for parents to home educate their children if they are at risk of harm.

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8 hours ago Boy, 2, dies after ‘medical episode’ at nursery as police launch investigation

Child died after incident at Early Learners Day Nursery

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5 hours ago Supernanny Jo Frost says parents are making common mistake that 'stresses kids out'

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32 hours ago New Year, new start. Could online schooling be right for your child? How to decide what’s best for your family

Discover how online schooling works and why, for a growing number of families, it’s the best learning solution

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29 hours ago Arsenal ready to trigger £51m Martin Zubimendi release clause ahead of summer transfer rebuild

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5 hours ago Nosferatu star Willem Dafoe takes swipe at TikTok's 'lack of nuanced discussion' about film

Veteran actor Willem Dafoe has called out TikTok in the wake of the release of his latest film Nosferatu claiming it is driving a decline in 'real criticism'

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36 hours ago Kirsty Gallacher defends herself after letting child play on frozen lake during family walk

Presenter stepped in after angering fans with her social media post

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31 hours ago Gaza ceasefire deal hoped to be in final stages as mediators meet in Qatar

First phase of agreement likely to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisonersMiddle East crisis – live updatesMediators are meeting in Doha on Tuesday amid high hopes that Gaza ceasefire negotiations are in their final stages after claims of a breakthrough in overnight talks.Israeli media and reports from the Qatari capital said the agreement would involve an initial release of 33 Israeli hostages, including children, women, elderly people and the sick, and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, alongside a partial Israeli troop withdrawal in a first phase lasting 60 days. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Rioter released from prison just three months into his 18 month sentence

Dylan Carey, from Wigan, took part in the violent disorder in Southport

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6 hours ago Iconic UK amusement park set to open at half term for the first time in 10 years

Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool will open its doors early to help parents find 'cost-friendly' things to do in February

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33 hours ago Rare Pokemon card sells for over £15k and it’s not even been released yet

Prismatic Evolutions brings a whole host of new ex Pokemon, but none are more expensive than the new Umbreon ex card, which has sold on eBay for thousands of pounds

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12 hours ago Nurse stabbed at Royal Oldham Hospital pictured as suspect appears in court

Achamma Cherian was allegedly attacked at the Acute Medical Unit

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6 hours ago Amanda Holden left horrified by huge family row with 'doors being slammed'

Amanda Holden has given a glimpse into her life behind closed doors with her two daughters, Alexa (Lexi) and Hollie, as she shared a scene that will be familiar to parents of teenagers

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34 hours ago Mollie King’s new affordable toddler clothing range with Boots has cute buys from £6.50

After the success of her Maybe Baby launch last year, Mollie King has released a new Maybe Junior toddler range with Boots with adorable buys for children from 18months to six years

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13 hours ago How to shockproof the UK economy’s exposure to global risks | Mohamed El

As with US bond yields, the UK economy risks catching cold whenever anywhere else sneezes – but Britain can insulate itself betterThe British government was right to describe the recent bout of market volatility in the UK as having been fuelled principally by “global factors” – in particular, a sharp rise in US bond yields. It was also right in touting how well UK markets have coped with the turmoil. But no one should downplay the additional challenges the UK economy will confront in the months ahead, the structural weaknesses that are compounding its vulnerability, or the policy action that is urgently needed.The recent surge in US yields has three main causes: a string of data releases indicating that actual and potential economic growth are outpacing consensus estimates, higher-than-projected inflation (with a meaningful rise in consumers’ inflation expectations), and increased market sensitivity to the bond issuance that comes with large deficits and debt. Given that advanced ec...

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7 hours ago Pep Guardiola's daughter Maria speaks out after Man City boss splits from wife

Maria Guardiola, 24, has spoken for the first time since news of her parents Pep and Cristina Serra's split after 30 years of marriage emerged

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35 hours ago When does Alien Romulus release on Disney Plus? UK date confirmed after long delay

Alien Romulus finally gets UK Disney Plus release date - months after US launch 😳

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15 hours ago Illegal release of four lynx 'could be start of rogue rewilding campaign'

EXCLUSIVE: Nature expert warns frustrated 'guerrilla' activists may have decided to 'take law into their own hands'.

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7 hours ago How to make the perfect smacked cucumbers – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

This cool, crunchy Sichuan salad, drenched in garlicky dressing and fiery chillies, is now a global favourite. The secret? Make sure you bruise the cucumbers, rather than actually smash themThough I suspect many of us first find ourselves drawn to this Chinese “cold plate” by the faintly surreal overtones of vegetable-based violence suggested by the name (and before you say it, cucumbers are, of course, botanically speaking a fruit), it’s the flavour that keeps us coming back for more. A salad of cool, crunchy fruit bathed in a deeply savoury, garlicky dressing, according to Wei Guo of the Red House Spice blog, Pāi Huáng Guā is to be found on “family dinner tables, in small street cafes and in upscale restaurants” nationwide.Here in the UK, however, it’s particularly associated with Sichuan restaurants, where the cucumbers act as a bracing contrast to the fiery flavours of chilli and hot and numbing Sichuan peppercorns. In fact, there are many different versions regionally, but what...

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35 hours ago Pregnant Michelle Keegan cleverly hides blossoming baby bump in first photoshoot release since announcement

The actress announced just after Christmas that she and her husband Mark Wright were expecting their first child together

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18 hours ago Don't finish your dinner! Parents fuelling obesity crisis by forcing kids to eat huge plates

Nearly four in ten (37 per cent) parents say the typically make their children eat everything in front of them.

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8 hours ago Diddy begs for 'freak off' footage to be released as it'll 'prove his innocence'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers claim 'freak off' footage will prove Combs' innocence as they call for the footage to be released. They state there are 'no minors' or 'orgies'

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36 hours ago Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal 'could be hours away' as negotiators meet in Qatar

Israeli official says negotiations are in ’advanced stages’ - with a deal possible in ‘hours, days or more’

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18 hours ago Joan Rivers' daughter Melissa says parents' tragic deaths prepared her before she lost her home in LA fires

Melissa Rivers is opening up about coping with the tragic loss of her family's home in the ongoing LA fires.

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8 hours ago Why is it so unsettling to watch an adult drink cold cow’s milk? | Arwa Mahdawi

Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl, which features an erotic dairy-based scene, is the latest reminder of the debate about mature milk-drinkersSeveral years ago, I tried to impress a new girlfriend (now my wife) with my cultural credentials by dragging her to an off-off-off-off-Broadway play about psychedelics in a tiny East Village theatre. I can’t remember much about the play – other than it was terrible – but I will never forget the young man sitting in front of us. He arrived late, awkwardly clambered over a few people to get to his seat, and then proceeded to down a carton of milk. The lateness and the clambering I could excuse. But the milk-drinking? That was horrifying. There is something undeniably unsettling about adults who drink cold cow’s milk in public.I have tried to scrub the East Village milkman from my mind but I was reminded of the incident last week when Nicole Kidman chugged a glass of milk while accepting her award for best actress in the film Babygirl (which features an ...

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19 hours ago Killer son leaves chilling note on freezer storing his murdered parents' remains before 'murder suicide' with girlfriend

Shane Vosler, 33, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents, William, 68, and Eileen, 66, in July and stuffing their remains inside a freezer in the garage of their Washington home.

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8 hours ago Emmanuelle review – 70s odyssey of saucy self awakening gets a Hong Kong

Noémie Merlant, Naomi Watts and Will Sharpe languish in a luxurious hotel in Audrey Diwan’s self-conscious remake of the classic French softcore dramaIf anyone could have rebooted and revitalised the much-mocked 70s softcore-sexy franchise Emmanuelle, you would think it would be that formidably smart film-maker Audrey Diwan, winner of the Venice Golden Lion for her drama Happening. In the porn-chic era of 1974, Emmanuelle was an odyssey of saucy self-awakening which featured Sylvia Kristel seated on the iconic rattan chair, and was directed by Just Jaeckin, the man with the most outrageous name in adult entertainment. In theory, this meisterwerk is ripe for reinvention as a spectacle of unapologetic sensuality in our new world of the sex-positive and kitsch-positive.But even with Noémie Merlant as her lead and no less a film-maker than Rebecca Zlotowski working with Diwan on the screenplay, this Emmanuelle 2.0 comes across as inert and self-conscious, confusing torpor with languor, ...

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19 hours ago Nutritionists reveal what your child's portion size should really be – you might be shocked

The British Nutrition Foundation has published guidance on how much food children should eat at mealtimes and the findings may surprise you as 7% of parents always or often make their children eat everything on their plate

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